5th grade 2010 tech projects
Here are some powerpoints created by the students providing us with information about the country that they studied.
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Meeting Johanna Hurwitz
Class 5-307 was lucky to be visited by the famous author, Johanna Hurwitz. Tell us what you liked most about meeting Mrs. Hurwitz and what you learned from her as an author.
Ms. Holahan
Earth Day Digital Stories
5-209 Uses PowerPoint to tell stories. Student’s illustrated their own stories based on an issue that effects our world and environment. Student’s inserted their images and wrote stories.
Harsimran Tech Earth Slideshow
Technology Trash
According to the article “Tech-Trash Tragedy” Why is technology a burden to our environment? How can you help prevent this problem from becoming worse?
Tall Tales
5th grade students became experts in Tall Tales at the end of 2009. They read all sorts of great stories about very interesting characters.
We used the web based program glogster to create web based posters about our favorite Tall Tales. We used our glog to tell about the story and all of the story elements found in Tall Tales. Check some out:
The following Glogs are from Ms. Shah’s class. They did their unit on Grimm Fairy Tales. Grimm Fairy Tales are much different then the normal fairy tales. These glogs represent stories that they have written themselves.
MILESTONES OF AMERICAN HISTORY
5th Grade students have been working hard in their study of American History. The focus has been greatly on the creation of America, influential people, important acts/laws, and nation shaping battles.
One of the most important documents in American history is the Declaration of Independence. Watch the video from brainpop.com on the Declaration of Independence.
Discuss these follow questions in your blog comment.
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What was the purpose of the Continental Congress?
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Why was Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense influential? What did it state?
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The declaration was separated into three parts. What where they?
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What exactly do we celebrate on July 4th?
Remember to use facts to support your ideas, facts from the video as well as facts from things you have learned in your class. Use details and edit your comment before you submit it.
Global Warming
Global warming is the most urgent issue of our time. Please click HERE to read more information about Global warming. Then write a comment describing why Global Warming is such an urgent issue and what we can do to prevent a crisis.
Posted by Ms. Holahan
DECISION ’08
The Presidential election of 2008 has been very historical. Barack Obama was elected the next President of the United States of America.
Share your thoughts about the election:
- Why was this election so historical?
- Did you have any experiences with the election? For example: going to vote with your parents
- What does the election of Barack Obama mean to the United States?
- What does the election of Barack Obama mean to you?
Posted By: Ms. Frizzel
A Nation of Immigrants
We are starting an Immigration Unit and we will be exploring our immigration histories. What do you know about your family’s past?
- Are you an immigrant?
- What country/countries did your family immigrate from?
- When did your family immigrate to the United States?
- Why did they come to this country?
- What would make you leave your home?
You may have to interview some family members to discover the anwswers to these questions. Post your response here!
There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom
Over the past week, we have been reading There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom by Louis Sachar. Throughout the book there have been several hidden messages contained in the guidance counselor’s advice. Which message do you feel is the most important in the story? Explain.
Ms. La Vacca 5-307
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